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SO59 AZC

2010 Volkswagen Tiguan

Black Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Oct 2026
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

97,393 mi
Last recorded97,393 miles
Recorded on16 Oct 2025
Typical for 2010 Volkswagen Tiguan80,470 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSO59 AZC
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTiguan
Year2010
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 16 Oct 2025 97,393 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both close to wear indicators (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge close to limit (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 15 Oct 2025 97,393 miles

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both close to wear indicators (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside no plate light dim

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge close to limit (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 17 Oct 2024 86,950 miles

Offside Rear wheel arch moulding missing leaving sharps but unlikely to cause injury due to lip

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

no fuel tank heat shield fitted but unable to establish if fitted new

rear exhaust heat shield loose

Pass 18 Oct 2023 76,489 miles
Fail 13 Oct 2023 76,487 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 235/55x17 99V (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 14 Oct 2022 63,527 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 23 Mar 2022 61,453 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2021 57,892 miles

Offside Rear Reversing light inop.

Fail 17 Mar 2021 57,892 miles

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Reversing light inop.

Pass 18 Mar 2020 56,356 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Console bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Rear subframe and control arms corroded but not to excess

Pass 20 Mar 2019 53,162 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

engine cover and undertrays fitted, restricting view of some testable items.

Pass 12 Mar 2018 49,236 miles

Play in propshaft centre bearing ()

Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement all suspension arm bushes starting to deteriorate (2.4.G.2)

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 28 Feb 2017 43,568 miles

Nearside Front Tyre split and perished

Fail 27 Feb 2017 43,568 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Front brake disc modified but not seriously weakened (3.5.1n)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Tyre split and perished

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage damaged but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Rear Prop shaft bearing broken away from shaft bearing

Pass 7 Mar 2016 39,185 miles

Slight corrosion on rear brake discs

Pass 23 Mar 2015 33,609 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2014 27,705 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2013 21,551 miles

surface rustv on rear brake discs

How Reliable is the Volkswagen Tiguan?

Based on 1,842,185 MOT tests across 207,080 vehicles.

84.2%
Pass Rate
7,513
Miles/Year
18
Year Lifespan
207,080
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 7,258
coil spring broken 6,493
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SO59 AZC is a 2010 Volkswagen Tiguan in Black with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

Across all 2010 Volkswagen Tiguan models, the average MOT pass rate is 78.4% with a typical mileage of 80,470 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Volkswagen Tiguan fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 7,258 recorded failures. If you're considering buying SO59 AZC, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Volkswagen Tiguan typically stays on UK roads for around 18 years. At 16 years old, this Volkswagen Tiguan is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was SO59 AZC registered?

SO59 AZC is a 2010 Volkswagen Tiguan, first registered on 27 January 2010.

Is SO59 AZC safe to buy?

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